Youth workers united in Larnaca for the PEACE 4 ALL seminar, an initiative aimed at promoting peace among young Europeans.
- Youth workers united in Larnaca for the PEACE 4 ALL seminar, an initiative aimed at promoting peace among young Europeans.
From November 4 to 12, forty youth workers from eight different European countries converged in Pervolia, Larnaca, for a dynamic training seminar organised by the Ayioi Anargyroi Youth Organisation under the European ERASMUS+ framework. This gathering aimed to foster the understanding of peace as an active process, particularly relevant in today’s climate of rising social inequalities and conflicts.
Peace 4: Interactive Workshops and Cultural Exchange
The seminar featured a variety of interactive workshops, expert lectures, and experiential activities designed to enhance skills in personal development, active citizenship, and peaceful conflict resolution. Through these activities, participants had the opportunity to strengthen cooperation and solidarity across cultures.
Exploring Cyprus’s Historical Landscape
As part of the programme, attendees participated in an educational tour of Nicosia, which included visits to significant sites such as the Archaeological Museum, the Green Line, and Freedom Square. This excursion allowed participants to deepen their understanding of Cyprus’s rich historical and social landscape. According to the Ayioi Anargyroi Youth Organisation, “this visit strengthened intercultural dialogue and promoted critical thinking about contemporary socio-political challenges.”
Creating a Platform for Peaceful Coexistence
Organisers highlighted the seminar’s impact, describing it as “a dynamic platform for education, exchange of experiences, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence, intercultural understanding, and active participation of young people in civic life.” This emphasis on collaboration and shared learning aims to empower young people in their communities.
Acknowledging Achievements with Youthpass
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will receive a Youthpass certificate, recognising their non-formal learning achievements and contributions toward building a more peaceful and inclusive Europe. The organisation remarked, “The award of the Youthpass seals the essential contribution of young people to creating a more peaceful, inclusive, and democratic Europe, while enhancing their personal and professional development.”
